Master of Business (Double Specialisation)

University of Wollongong Faculty of Business

Master of Business (Double Specialisation)

The Master of Business (Double Specialisation) is suitable for managers and middle managers seeking to further their career in two specialized fields of business. Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills are developed through the study of the foundation, specialization specific core subjects, and electives. The specialized knowledge and skills are consolidated through the completion of an industry based research project.

You will study the theory and practice of business including topics such as accounting and financial management, organizational behavior, marketing and explore global business challenges from multiple perspectives.

After undertaking the foundation subjects, you will develop discipline-specific knowledge in two specializations from the below list:

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

International Business

Management

Marketing

*subject to final approval

You will also have the option of undertaking a Master of Business with a single specialization that allows you to select a single specialization and complete the course in 1 to 1.5 years full-time.

If you are considering studying business administration at a strategic level and have relevant full-time work experience you should consider the Master of Business Administration.

If you have already completed an undergraduate degree in Commerce or a related area you may be eligible to receive credit for recognition of prior learning for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

1

Demonstrate an advanced discipline-specific knowledge in core areas of business.

2

Synthesise relevant principles and concepts in a business context.

3

Explain research principles and methods relevant to business contexts.

Reflect on professional interpersonal skills whilst working with others to produce agreed outputs.

Course Structure

Candidates may choose to study a single or double specialization.

Single Specialisation

Candidates who study a single specialization are required to complete 12 subjects (72 credit points) in accordance with the list below. The 12 subjects comprise 4 foundation subjects, 7 subjects from one of the specializations and 1 capstone research project subject (MGNT922).

Double Specialisation

Candidates who study a double specialization are required to complete 16 subjects (96 credit points) in accordance with the list below. The 16 subjects comprise 4 foundation subjects, 5 core subjects from each of the two selected specializations, 1 elective subject (selected from 1 of the specializations) and 1 capstone research project subject (MGNT922).

Entry Requirements

A recognized Bachelors degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%; or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary qualifications combined with extensive professional work experience will be considered.

This school offers programs in:

English

Last updated June 28, 2018

Duration & Price

This course is Campus based

Start date

Aug. 2019

Duration

2 years

Part time

Full time

Price

58,560 AUD
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

Deadline

Request InfoApplications close two weeks prior to course commencement for domestic students and one week prior to course commencement date for international students.